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13 MarWelcome to PIDA 2026!

Building a Bankable Africa is the central theme of PIDA Week 2026, which will take place in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, from 16 to 20 November 2026, with the main conferen…

PIDA Week 2026
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo · Brazzaville
Leadership Voices

Key Priorities, In Their Own Words

H.E. Lerato D. Mataboge
AU Commissioner, Infrastructure & Energy
“Africa's infrastructure challenge is no longer primarily about building assets, but about ensuring that those assets function as part of integrated systems that support industrial-level economic activity.”
H.E. Lerato D. Mataboge
H.E. Denis Sassou Nguesso
President, Republic of the Congo
“We need to deepen our financial markets, beef up our regional institutions, develop guarantee instruments as well as risk-sharing and blended finance mechanisms.”
H.E. Denis Sassou Nguesso
H.E. Nardos Bekele-Thomas
Chief Executive Officer, AUDA-NEPAD
“We have demonstrated that African institutions can deliver large-scale development results. As AUDA-NEPAD enters its next phase, we will focus on translating continental priorities into measurable outcomes that improve lives.”
H.E. Nardos Bekele-Thomas
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PIDA Week 2026

Building a Bankable Africa is the central theme of PIDA Week 2026, which will take place in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, from 16 to 20 November 2026, with the main conference programme scheduled for 18 to 20 November. Co-convened by AUDA-NEPAD, the African Union Commission, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS/CEEAC), and the Government of the Republic of the Congo, this edition will address one of Africa’s most pressing infrastructure challenges: transforming priority projects into well-prepared, investment-ready, and bankable opportunities.

50+
Event Speakers
Ministers, DFIs & specialists
750+
Participants
From across the continent
30+
Partners
Co-conveners & institutions
Voices

Featured Speakers

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H.E. Ms. Lerato Dorothy Mataboge  - Commissioner, Infrastructure & Energy
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On Stage

H.E. Ms. Lerato Dorothy Mataboge - Commissioner, Infrastructure & Energy

Commissioner · African Union Commission

Oversees the continental infrastructure and energy portfolio of the African Union. Confirmation pending.

Thematic Areas

Programme Themes

The conversations shaping PIDA Week 2026.

Schedule

Programme Highlights

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Featured plenary
20
Nov
Friday
09:00 – 10:30

Clinic & Workshop Conclusions

Presentation of conclusions from the alignment and preparation clinics and thematic workshops. Provisional — subject to validation by the Joint Organizing Committee.

Brazzaville — room TBC
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Plan Your Trip

Logistics

Venue & Access

Brazzaville · Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

Getting to Brazzaville

Flights to Maya-Maya Airport, the Kinshasa river crossing, visas & entry requirements, airport transfers and arrival tips.

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Hotels & Accommodation

Recommended hotels from the Radisson Blu M'Bamou Palace to airport options, booking guidance and delegate room blocks.

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Event App

Live agenda, personal schedule, speaker profiles and networking, all in the official event app.

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Currency
CFA franc (XAF)
Languages
French · Lingala · Kituba
Time Zone
WAT (UTC+1)
Dialling Code
+242
Electricity
230V · Plugs C & E
Designed For You

Who Should Attend

A track for policy, capital, business and research.

Governments & Regulators

Shape policy on the continental stage.

  • Ministerial roundtables & policy dialogues
  • Bilateral meeting facilitation
  • Regulatory harmonisation sessions
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Investors & Financiers

Discover bankable opportunities early.

  • Curated deal-room & pitch sessions
  • Market intelligence briefings
  • 1-on-1 matchmaking with vetted ventures
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MSMEs & Startups

Grow your business network fast.

  • Exhibition & showcase opportunities
  • Access-to-finance clinics
  • Capacity-building masterclasses
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Academia & Civil Society

Bring evidence and voice to the table.

  • Research presentation slots
  • Youth & community engagement tracks
  • Collaboration with policy makers
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At a Glance

PIDA Week 2026 in Numbers

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Themes & Objectives

Working version — subject to validation by the Joint Organizing Committee. Unconfirmed items are marked TBC. Overarching Goal Accelerate alignment — and build momentum, not deals. From political priorities to aligned, structured projects; from alignment to preparation and bankability; from bankable projects to integra…

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On the Exhibition Floor

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Getting There

Venue

Brazzaville

Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does PIDA Week 2026 take place?
Nov 16–20, 2026, at Brazzaville, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. Add it to your calendar and plan to arrive a day early for check-in.
How do I register?
Registration takes under two minutes: complete the online form and you'll instantly receive a confirmation email with your official letter and personal access to the event app.
Will I receive an invitation letter for my visa application?
Yes, every confirmed registrant automatically receives a formal letter by email, which can also be downloaded and printed from the event app at any time. It includes the details typically required for visa support.
Is there a mobile app for the event?
Absolutely. Your registration confirmation includes personal login details for the event app, live agenda, speaker profiles, documents, networking and more, available at the event portal.
Who can I contact with other questions?
Email the organising team at pida@auda-nepad.org, or just ask the chat assistant in the corner of this page, any time.

Be Part of PIDA Week 2026

Accelerating Alignment, Institutions, Programmes and Partnerships

Nov 16–20, 2026 · Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo · Brazzaville

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